Mannheimer overcome day 1 blues to break Irish hearts

Mannheimer had to come from behind to earn a fifth place playoff with surprise team, Victorya Smolevichi. After a goalless first quarter, Sorcha Clarke gave UCD the lead in the 21st minute with a deflection.

UCD’s lead lasted for just two minutes before Emma Förter equalised, again with a deflection. UCD had goalkeeper, Clodagh Cassin to thank for some inspired goalkeeping late in the first half, whilst Maria Tost blazed the ball past the left post early in the third quarter as Mannheimer gradually built up some attacking momentum.

UCD also had a defensive scare in the third quarter when the ball, seemingly heading for the Irish backline, unexpectedly rebounded off the post before it was hastily cleared by a UCD defender.

UCD stayed in contention until six minutes from the end, when Maxi Pohl scored the winner to break Irish hearts. UCD fielded a kicking back with just over three minutes remaining, but time and UCD’s luck run out.